section .0400 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
13 NCAC 13 .0401 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
(a) The design, construction, installation, inspection,
stamping, and operation of all boilers and pressure vessels shall conform to
the rules in this Chapter and the accepted design and construction code.
(b) Repairs and alterations to boilers and pressure vessels
shall conform to the requirements of the National Board Inspection Code, except
as provided in Paragraph (g) of this Rule.
(c) The rules of this Chapter shall control when any
conflict is found to exist between the Rules and the accepted design and
construction code or the National Board Inspection Code.
(d) Welded repairs and alterations shall be made only by an
individual or organization in possession of a valid certificate of
authorization for use of the National Board "R" symbol stamp, except
as provided in Paragraph (g) of this Rule. Repairs and alterations shall be
reported on National Board "R1" and "R2" reports
respectively, as required by the NBIC. These reports are available through the
National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors. The reports, along
with supplements used, shall be submitted to the Chief Inspector within 60 days
of the completion of the work conducted. Repair and alteration reports shall be
annotated with the appropriate NC identification number for the pressure
equipment repaired.
(e) In such cases where removal of a defect in a
pressure-retaining item is not practical at the time of discovery, with
approval of the Chief Inspector, the repair shall be conducted in compliance
with the NBIC, Part 3 Repairs and Alterations, Repair of Pressure-Retaining
Items Without Complete Removal of Defects. The Chief Inspector may be contacted
in writing at 1101 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1101 or via telephone
at (919)807-2760.
(f) Repairs of safety valves or safety relief valves shall
be made by an individual or organization in possession of a valid certificate
of authorization for use of the National Board "VR" symbol stamp.
(g) Welded repairs and alterations to exhibition
(historical) boilers of riveted or welded construction may be conducted by a
welder who has been qualified in accordance with the ASME Boiler and Pressure
Vessel Code, Section IX, Welding and Brazing Qualifications.
History Note: Authority G.S. 95-69.11;
Eff. May 29, 1981;
Amended Eff. October 1, 2014; July 1, 2011; January 1,
2009; July 1, 2006; January 1, 1995; February 1, 1989; February 1, 1985; June
1, 1982.